News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-07-14
Temperance institute.

Following is report Of the third
LamollIe County Temperance Insti-
tute, held by the W. c. t. U. at
Morrisville, June 26, 81
a perfect June day was gladly hailed
by WORKERS for temperance in our county
as the time set for their meding. BRIGHT
ana warm as was the day, more warmly
SloWed inc cause of temperance in the
hearts OF this gathered Christian band.
There is homely but worthy saying of
an old divine that ''Creatures hang upor
Cod as a garment upon nail" As with
reverently bowed heads tile work of this
institute began, it was felt that all results
hung upon Him. In the choice of officers
we were 10th to give up our President.
Mrs. L. l.. Pearl, who declined serving
another year, but finally Mrs. NJ. r.
Cheney was prevailed upon to take her
place. All were glad to Welcome as an
able helper from abroad, Mrs. H. D.
Walker, of Providence, R. |. Mrs. E.
o. Stone, of Morrisville, furnished a
good article upon Temperance Litera-
ture." Mrs. L. NJ. Fullington, of John
son. in very interesting way led in the
open discussion, Does the Union Bene-
fit Society?' 1t was to be regretted that
no more honorary members were pres
ent. However, two ministerial heads
graced the institute and took part in
the discussions. Mrs. A. I'll: Campbell,
of johnson, conducted pleasant and
instructive Health Talk" Mrs. G.. A.
Patten, of Morrisville, gave US good
idea of the work being done by the Ma
tional Temperance Hospital at Chicago,
The Question Drawer, led by Mrs. Walk
or faoture tba do
Miss Sara Parmalee, of Johnson, gave a
satisfactory account of her work for the
children, and of their loyalty to the
triple pledge. which embraces not only
the use of intoxicants. but tobacco and
profanity. With view TO future work
it was suggested that each Union provide
the railroad station in their town with a
box containing temperance literature.
That petition be presented to dealers to
sign, pledging themselves not to sell to-
bacco in any form to minors; also that
something be done to pttvent the sale OF
intoXicants at our COUNT. fa'". An even
ing address by Mrs. WaS&eP closed the
institute. The best work that can be
done is that which is done for the ages.
AS time shall advance and temperance
shall have gained its sure victory, the
work of this faithful band, with that of
many another, shall be made apparent.
Below is a copy of the resolution drawn
by the institute -
ReSOIred,-That we tender to our retiring Pres
ldent our grateful thanks for her patient faithful
service, and our sincere regrets that she can no
longer serve us in this capacity; also that we
thank most cordially our Secretary for her eff
cient work.
ReSOtCed,-That while we nmember the ready
help and loving presence of our State President,
Mrs J. l.. Perkins, in former days, we regret
her absence and pray for her speedy recovery.
WhereGS,-TwO of our beloved and earnest
workers who were with us when we last met,
Mrs. E. Wheelock, of Cambridge, and Mrs II.
H. Collins, of johnson. have been removed by
death.
ReSolUed, That while we know theirs is the
gain, we deplore our great loss, and tender to
the bereaved families and Unions our heartfelt
sympathy.
Res0IUed,-That we tender our thanks to the
ladies of Morrisville Union Dr the cordial greet
ings and generous Hospitality; to the Congrega-
tonal society for the use of their church, and to
the children for the sweet songs which enlivened
our meeting. SEC.